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Mixed earnings see morning dip in the market: ASX tracking 0.4% higher at noon

23 Aug 2019 - The ASX opened lower following mixed leads from Wall St and is now tracking 0.4% higher at noon. Shares in pharmaceutical company Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) shot up 10% this morning after reporting today showing a full-year net loss of $280m. Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire EDF Trading Australia, which owns a 7.5% interest in the Whitehaven-operated Narrabri Mine.

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Healthcare sector sees biggest gain a year: Aus shares close 0.4% higher

14 Aug 2019 - Healthcare sector sees biggest gain in a year. CSL (ASX:CSL) shares hit a new high on immunoglobulin (anti-infection) business. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares bounce off 2017 levels. Aussie wages price more than expected. Aveo (ASX:AOG) inks implementation for $1.3b takeover. Pact Group (ASX:PGH) swings into loss on higher costs. Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) profit up 100% on digital lotteries growth.

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Trump’s Christmas present to the world: Aus shares 0.1% higher at noon

14 Aug 2019 - US trade rep removes items from the China tariff list including cellphones, laptops & game consoles, sending Apple's shares +4.2%. Wages rise more than expected in June Qtr. CSL (ASX:CSL) shares hit a new high on another record profit. National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) 3Q earnings up 1% to $1.65b, in line with Citi's expectations. Dexus Property (ASX:DXS) distributions for FY19 up 5% as per guidance, FFO up 4.3%, profit dives 26%, but its shares +31%...

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ASX snaps four-day winning streak but gold shines bright: Aus shares close 0.3% lower

13 Aug 2019 - Argentina sell-off, Wall Street slip, 2016-year US bonds and HK protests cap gains. NAB Business Survey for July cites below average conditions and no signs of improvement. Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) snaps up controlling stake in Bright & Duggan Group for $13.8m, shares up 32% YOY. Challenger (ASX:CGF) shares two-month high as profit in line with expectations. Magellan (ASX:MFG) profit soars 80%, it launches a new fund. Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) approaches ASX300, profit rises.

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